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SM04 VHB

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 VHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 143,526 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 143,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 136,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 136,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking rubber hose behind shocker cut and leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 126,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,040 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 75,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,593 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 61,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 51,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,885 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 42,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,470 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,470 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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SM04 VHB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM04 VHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM04 VHB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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